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Adilia Castellon-

Adilia Castellon

About Adilia Castellon

Adilia is a lawyer and a tech enthusiast who loves to talk about music, movies, and books. She's enjoyed reading about tech since she got her first smartphone, the Nokia Lumia 520.

Despite that, she started to feel interested in writing about tech when she could afford her first MacBook.

You'll find her binge-watching her favorite Netflix shows when she's not writing or trying to read a new book. 

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5 Ways You Can Customize the Mail App on Your Mac

Apple's Mail app is more customizable than you realize. Here's how to tailor it to your needs on a Mac.

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How to Export Your Emails as PDF Files on a Mac

Exporting your emails will help you keep them on record, and it's possible to do so as PDFs.

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How to Reduce Junk Mail in the Mail App on Your Mac

Want to minimize the number of junk emails that show up in your inbox? Here's what you can do in Apple's Mail app.

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How to Change Default Applications for Files on Your Mac

Tired of manually selecting which apps to use when launching your files? Here's how you can change which apps are used by default for certain file types.

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7 Ways to Organize Apple Notes for Smarter Productivity

Love Apple Notes but struggle to keep everything organized? Here are some valuable tips to help you out, whether you use it on a Mac or an iPhone.

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How to Block Access to iCloud Web on an iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Apple lets you access your iCloud data on the web for convenience, but you can always disable it to safeguard your privacy.

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How to Lock Your Notes on a Mac

If you use Apple Notes to store confidential information, you can add an extra layer of security by locking your notes behind a password. Here's how.

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How to Use Smart Lists in Reminders on Your Mac

Take advantage of Smart Lists in the Reminders app to automatically organize all your reminders. We'll show you how.

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How to Add Captions and Keywords to Photos on Your Mac

Use captions and keywords to find any photo on your Mac effortlessly. Here's how you can add them to your photos.

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How to Hide and Lock the Hidden Album in Your Mac's Photos App

Add an extra layer of security to the photos you've hidden on your Mac.

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How to Change the Date, Time, and Location of Photos on Your Mac

macOS gives you full control over the date, time, and location of images stored in the Photos app, and we'll teach you how to change them.

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How to Organize Your Photos With Albums and Folders on a Mac

Declutter your photo library by grouping them into albums and folders. We'll show you how to do it on your Mac.

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How to Create and Customize Keyboard Shortcuts on a Mac

macOS lets you tweak your default keyboard shortcuts and even create custom shortcuts for apps on your Mac. Here's how to do it.

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7 Tips and Tricks to Master the Photos App on Your Mac

The macOS version of Apple's Photos app might not be everyone's cup of tea, but you can get the most out of it with these valuable tips.

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10 Beginner Tips for Using Numbers on Mac

Switched from Microsoft Excel to Apple Numbers? Here are some tips to help you get going quickly!

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How to Customize Finder's Toolbar on Your Mac

The toolbar appears in every Finder window on your Mac. Make sure you tweak it to your liking.

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How to Add Widgets to Your Mac's Desktop Using WidgetWall

Want to get widgets on your Mac's desktop? You need to use WidgetWall.